OPULENT ORGANIC | DANDELION BY DUY ANH NHAN DUC

Showcasing award winning, international works in the heart of Hong Kong, La Galerie presents “Retrospective” – a selective exhibition featuring the works of eight artists, highlighting their best from past exhibitions, or serving as a sneak-peek for what’s to come.Hausie frequented the global art house, in particular for exhibiting artist; Duy Anh Nhan Duc.

Botanical artist Duy Anh Nhan Duc is fascinated by organic forms, or as the artists calls it, “vegetable art”. Using delicate, botanical vegetation as his medium, the artist is self taught and approaches his work in a disciplined, singular method. This often involves repetitive steps to create both visually and texturally stimulating artwork.

“Through my creations, I try to capture the unique look of natural vegetation. All is a story to honour the plant kingdom. “

Informed by a representative of La Galerie, the Hausie editorial team discovered that the dandelions used in the works were entirely hand picked by Duc, and did not require any kind of preservation other than keeping them dry. Placing this organic medium onto people,“Dandelion”, the series in collaboration with photographer Isabelle Chapuis, crosses into the high fashion plane. The photographs represent the ephemeral and fragile qualities of nature, mesmerising audiences. Chapuis’ work focuses on chrysalis textures; resonating with Duc’s love for delicacy and pattern.

Journalism and Design is how Sonia interprets and communicates with the world. Graduating from Manchester School of Art with bachelors in Fashion Design, she uses her accumulated knowledge of arts and design, and honed sense of style to inform her editorial work. She is obsessed with vivid pattern and colour, is constantly intrigued with the stories artists weave behind their work, and anything minimal with a sense of quirkiness.